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The main arena, covering two (2) acres under roof, has a dirt floor that measures 140 by 260 feet with an offset arena fence. There is available seating for 3,000.

The two (2) vending areas are 50 by 200 feet with easy accessibility to allow vendors or displays to be featured during arena events.

Connected to the rear of the main arena is an additional 45,000 square foot covered open-air arena suited for a second show ring or warm-up area.

Expanded cattle facilities include an enclosed show and sale arena, milking parlor and spacious housing areas that enable all aspects of the livestock industry to be served.

Carolina Catering is the Food service provider, concession and catering, for the arena. They offer a fine selection of food and drink options for breakfast, lunch and dinner during scheduled events. Contact Pam Garrett for special menu items, banquets or parties. No job is too small or large for her professional staff to handle. Pam Garrett 864-617-0806.

The T. Ed Garrison Arena has 4 barns with a total of 440 permanent 10-by-10-foot horse stalls. These barns feature sliding doors, wash racks and manure pits. The fourth barn was added in 2006 and has extensive paving and access to 30 amp hookups. Additionally, approximately 150 portable stalls can be set up in the cattle barn when the cattle barn is available.

Recent changes to the sale arena at the Cattle Complex have provided concrete flooring throughout the arena. The sale arena, already the site for parties and meetings, is sure to be a popular venue for a diversity of activities. In addition to the livestock shows and sales.